Glenwood — Ch. 26 Art. XI Landlords § 26-801
License required
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After May 1, 2008, it shall be unlawful for any landlord to rent any residential property or dwelling unit or any portion of a dwelling unit to another within the village without first obtaining a landlord's license. A separate landlord's license is needed for each building/structure that is in whole or in part rented. The license shall identify the landlord, the address of the building/structure and the units within the structure to which it applies. Additional units that were not included within the initial license obtained may be added to the license by submitting an amended application for the building/structure and paying any increase in fees caused by the additional units. A landlord's license shall not be transferable either as to location or as to licensee. No fines for the violation of this article shall be sought or imposed until after May 1, 2009. After May 1, 2009, a violation of this article shall result in a fine of not less than $150.00 and not greater than $750.00 for each violation. Each day that a violation of this article exists shall be a separate and distinct violation.
Glenwood Ch. 26 Art. XI § 26-801 establishes that renting any residential property or dwelling unit within the village without a valid landlord's license is unlawful. A separate, non-transferable license is required for each building or structure that is rented in whole or in part, and the license must identify the landlord, the building address, and the applicable units. Violations carry fines ranging from $150 to $750 per violation, with each day of non-compliance counting as a distinct, separate violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glenwood Ch. 26 Art. XI § 26-801, compliant residential property operators obtain a landlord's license for each building or structure before renting any unit, and they keep that license current by filing amended applications whenever additional units are added. Because the license is not transferable by location or licensee, operators who acquire new properties or undergo ownership changes generally secure new licenses for those buildings rather than relying on existing ones. Operators are mindful that each day of unlicensed operation can be treated as a separate violation subject to fines between $150 and $750.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glenwood Ch. 26 Art. XI § 26-801 gives tenants a basis to verify that their landlord holds a valid, current license for the specific building in which they reside. If a landlord is found to be operating without the required license, the provision provides for fines of $150 to $750 per day of violation, which may be relevant information when raising concerns with local village authorities. Tenants who believe their landlord may be unlicensed can contact the village directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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